Cape May Remains the Heart of Coast Guard Recruit Training

Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard’s announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs.

“This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, and good news for our country,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Cape May is the main training center for the entire nation, and that is not changing. With the $495 million in federal investments we have secured, the Training Center Cape May is thriving and stronger than it has ever been. This includes the single largest federal investment in the history of South Jersey, and the Coast Guard has given us a written commitment ensuring these funds come solely to our Training Center.

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Arrest Announced for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Middle Township, New Jersey– Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of Brian Leach, 53, of the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue, Cape May Court House, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

On March 4, 2026, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed multiple court-authorized search warrants at sober living residences operated under Leach’s Sobriety House, LLC, as well as Leach’s personal residence located in the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey.

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Human Remains Found in Middle Township

Cape May Court House, New Jersey — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, and Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department announce that on March 3, 2026, a county resident was walking in a wooded area in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township and discovered what appeared to be a human skull. The discovery was immediately reported to the Middle Township Police Department.

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Lower Township Annual Report

The 2025 Lower Township Police Department Annual Report has been published.

View entire report here.

Madison Resorts Brings the Luck of the Irish to Cape May

With O’Harry’s Month-Long St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Experience

Look for over-the-top decorations, live music, Celtic band, special events, theme food and drink, overnight packages and other surprises *

Cape May, NJ – Madison Resorts and Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille are bringing the luck of the Irish to Cape May with the debut of O’Harry’s St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Bar Experience, from February 27 to March 29, 2026. Follow the rainbow to the pot of gold at 1025 Beach Avenue for a month-long celebration with everything from live Irish music every Saturday night, special events and tasting dinners, new Irish menu offerings, specialty themed cocktails, Irish beers, decorations and lights, and other surprises. Following the big success and record breaking crowds from the largest year ever for both Boo Bar at Halloween and Jingle Bar at Christmas time, O’Harry’s continues to bring more fun, flavor and festive spirit to one of Cape May’s most well-known restaurants, bars and resorts. Admission is no charge unless noted, and all theme food and drink are pay as you go. O’Harry’s hours this season are Fridays, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturdays, 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm, plus open St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. During March, Harry’s also debuts its new weekend Bubbly Brunch every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, through March and into April and May. For reservations and more information, visit opentable, visit harryscapemay.com/upcoming_events/ and follow @HarrysCapeMay on social media.

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Update on Investigations Into Wildwood Crest Deaths

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Robert Lloyd of the Wildwood Crest Police Department provide the following update to the investigation into the deaths of two individuals in the Borough of Wildwood Crest. As previously reported, on January 7, 2026, officers from the Wildwood Crest Police Department responded to the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue, where an adult male and an adult female were discovered deceased inside a residence.

The deceased have been positively identified as Donald Miller, age 79, and Marion Miller, age 79, both residents of Wildwood Crest. Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Wildwood Crest Police Department, continued a comprehensive investigation, which included additional witness interviews, forensic analysis, and post-mortem examinations conducted by the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Cape May County Prosecutor Announces Arrest for Possession of CSAM

Middle Township, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor, Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department announce the arrest of Thomas L. Stitt II, a 62-year-old male of the Green Creek section of Middle Township, New Jersey for the charge of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.) Cyber-Tip that revealed an unidentified subject, subsequently identified as Thomas L. Stitt II, downloaded/uploaded various images of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

On January 8, 2026, a Court-authorized search warrant was executed on Stitt’s residence located in the Green Creek section of Middle Township, New Jersey. This search warrant was executed by members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office High – Tech Crimes Unit & Internet Crimes Against Children (I.C.A.C.) Task Force, the Middle Township Police Department – Detective’s Division, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI) and the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office – K9 Unit. At the time of the search, several noteworthy evidentiary items were seized. As the result of the investigation, Thomas L. Stitt II was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), a crime of the second (2 nd) degree. Stitt lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center, pending court proceedings. Individuals charged with second (2nd) degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of five (5) to ten (10) years in New Jersey State Prison.

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Mariann F. Yeager, 79, of Cape May Court House

On January 4, 2026, of Cape May Court House, NJ. She was 79 years old.

Beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Marie Yeager. Dear sister of Robert (Shirley) Yeager, Jane Yeager and John (Mary Anne) Yeager. Loving aunt to Thomas (Pearl) Yeager, Michael (Beth) Yeager, Jennifer (Vincent) Trasatti and Sean Yeager. Mariann was predeceased by her life partner, Joan Acord. She is also lovingly survived by her great nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Mariann was a 1964 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School where she played on the basketball team. She was a past member of the Vagabons and Bon Bons of Audubon. Mariann had a long career as a computer tech for various companies in the South Jersey area. Additionally, she enjoyed fishing, spending time on the beach collecting sea glass and making jewelry from it.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Prayer Service will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 110 Shelter Rd., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.

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Ongoing Investigation into Deaths in Wildwood Crest

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Robert Lloyd of the Wildwood Crest Police Department announce that there is an ongoing investigation into the deaths of two individuals in the Borough of Wildwood Crest. On January 7, 2026, officers from the Wildwood Crest Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue, where they discovered a deceased adult male and a deceased female. Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Wildwood Crest Police Department, immediately initiated a joint investigation. The investigation has included witness interviews, the collection and analysis of forensic evidence, and the execution of court-authorized search warrants. The investigation has determined that there is no threat to the public. The identities of the deceased are not being released as the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released to the public at the appropriate time and upon the conclusion of the initial investigation.

Regina Marie Dugan, 67, of Cape May

On November 13, 2025, Age 67. Of Cape May. Formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved daughter of the late Connoe and Marie Dugan. Survived by her cherished and devoted friend, Gary P. Levin.

Regina loved music and music history. She loved animals. Cremation private. Services and Inurnment private in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona.

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Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 – 1142

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